Write in your notebook your own response and justify, where needed.

Ans. (a) The poem is not meant for India alone because it concerns all the countries which are under an oppressive rule and it talks about freedom for all such countries.

(b) The word we speak should reflect truth from their heart. The poet wants a world for his countrymen where they can speak the truth without any fear and hesitation.

(c) People should keep on widening their thoughts and actions. It can be done by the people by broadening their outlook.

(d) 'Our nation should awaken from the darkness of the night', means that the people of the nation should break free from the shackles of the oppressive colonial rule which was like a dark, long night and breathe in the fresh air of freedom.

(e) The poet reflects the following attributes of Rabindranath Tagore:

i. Religious: When he realises that his countrymen are in a deep slumber of ignorance, the poet requests to God to help his countrymen progress, so that they become individuals who are logical, progressive and have a broad - minded outlook.

ii. Concerned: The poet is concerned about the well - being of the people of his country.

iii. Hopeful and optimistic: The poet is aware that the situation in the nation is in less hope today. He is hopeful for a better tomorrow.

(f) The poet uses the word 'where' at the beginning of each line to create importance on the fact that the poet is describing an ideal country.